Lindsay Abrams is News Deeply’s community editor for environment. She previously worked at Matter, a startup accelerator that uses design thinking practices to support media entrepreneurs. Her background is in health and science journalism, writing for publications including The Atlantic and Salon. She received her Master’s Degree in digital journalism from New York University. https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/contributor/lindsay-abrams/rss en American West Climate & Weather Management & Supply Solutions Thu, 06 Sep 2018 03:00:00 +0000 Lindsay Abrams https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2018/09/06/why-some-water-managers-are-unprepared-for-climate-change https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2018/09/06/why-some-water-managers-are-unprepared-for-climate-change California water managers vary in their willingness and ability to take climate risks into account, according to a recent study from U.C. Davis. Improved relationships between scientists and decision-makers may help. American West Climate & Weather Environment & Wildlife Management & Supply Wed, 05 Sep 2018 12:00:00 +0000 Lindsay Abrams https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2018/09/05/deeply-talks-fire-drought-the-extremes-become-routine https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2018/09/05/deeply-talks-fire-drought-the-extremes-become-routine The West has entered an era of permanent water scarcity and is facing more frequent, larger wildfires. Listen to two experts explain how these challenges – and our approaches to managing them – are intertwined. Biodiversity Coral Reefs Fri, 31 Aug 2018 03:00:00 +0000 Lindsay Abrams https://www.newsdeeply.com/oceans/articles/2018/08/31/in-photos-exploring-the-deep-sea-secrets-of-the-american-deep-south https://www.newsdeeply.com/oceans/articles/2018/08/31/in-photos-exploring-the-deep-sea-secrets-of-the-american-deep-south In June, an expedition set off to explore a poorly understood region of the deep sea near the coasts of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. NOAA expedition coordinator Kasey Cantwell describes the discoveries that surprised scientists. Blue Economy Fisheries Wed, 29 Aug 2018 09:00:00 +0000 Lindsay Abrams https://www.newsdeeply.com/oceans/community/2018/08/29/how-a-celebrity-chef-learned-to-love-farmed-and-frozen-fish https://www.newsdeeply.com/oceans/community/2018/08/29/how-a-celebrity-chef-learned-to-love-farmed-and-frozen-fish To feed a growing population, sustainable seafood advocate Ned Bell is encouraging fellow chefs and seafood consumers to look beyond ‘fresh’ and ‘wild.’ American West Environment & Wildlife Management & Supply Solutions Tue, 28 Aug 2018 10:00:00 +0000 Lindsay Abrams https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2018/08/28/expert-views-managing-wildfires-to-protect-water-resources https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2018/08/28/expert-views-managing-wildfires-to-protect-water-resources Researchers weigh in on the complex relationship between forest and water management in a region increasingly threatened by both wildfires and drought. Climate Change Coral Reefs Solutions Technology Thu, 23 Aug 2018 05:00:00 +0000 Lindsay Abrams https://www.newsdeeply.com/oceans/community/2018/08/23/the-platform-aiming-to-open-up-ocean-data-to-all https://www.newsdeeply.com/oceans/community/2018/08/23/the-platform-aiming-to-open-up-ocean-data-to-all Carolyn Savoldelli, a research analyst for the World Resources Institute, explains her group’s effort to curate, decipher and connect a growing amount of open ocean data to aid scientists and policymakers. Economics Energy Innovation Law & Policy Management & Supply Thu, 02 Aug 2018 03:00:00 +0000 Lindsay Abrams https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2018/08/02/deeply-talks-water-conservation-and-efficiency-challenges https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2018/08/02/deeply-talks-water-conservation-and-efficiency-challenges Statewide regulations and local innovations are contributing to making water conservation a ‘California way of life.’ Listen to two experts explain the implications of new water efficiency laws and highlight promising trends in conservation throughout the state. Blue Economy Plastic Pollution Tue, 31 Jul 2018 07:30:00 +0000 Lindsay Abrams https://www.newsdeeply.com/oceans/community/2018/07/31/deeply-talks-big-business-joins-fight-against-ocean-plastic-pollution https://www.newsdeeply.com/oceans/community/2018/07/31/deeply-talks-big-business-joins-fight-against-ocean-plastic-pollution A growing wave of multinational corporations is pledging to stop handing out single-use plastic straws. Listen to Lonely Whale’s Dune Ives discuss the global momentum against disposable plastic and efforts to create a new ocean-friendly plastic supply chain.